The album was recorded live at The Gibus Club, Paris, France on March 7, 1985.

Records' vice-president Henri Padovani – subsequently rush-released it to sell at the venue during their two-week stay.

The record was titled Speed Connection: Live in Paris 85 (ILP 26412) and was only released in France.

In September 1985 the label released Speed Connection II – The Final Chapter (Live in Paris 85) – a recording of their third night (3/7/85) at the Gibus Club.

"Return to the Haunted House" was actually an unreleased demo recording produced by Pakulski with canned applause added later.